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SOUEAST Brand Officially Launched in Iraq, Marking a New Journey for Middle East Strategy

News Desk 1 02/12/2024 0

On November 23, 2024, local time, the SOUEAST held Brand Launch Event at the prestigious Rotana Hotel in Erbil, Iraq. Following the global renewal in September 2024, this event marked a significant step in SOUEAST’s globalization strategy, signifying its entry into the Middle East . Guests from

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners Expands into Iraq, Bridging Legal Excellence Across Borders

News Desk 1 28/11/2024 0

Habib Al Mulla and Partners, one of the region’s leading law firms headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, has announced its expansion into Iraq with the opening of a new office in Baghdad. This expansion has been achieved through a strategic partnership with Al Nesoor Law Firm, a prestigious Baghdad-based legal practice comprising of 30 […]

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Prince Saud bin Bandar Sponsors Signing of the Contract to Link Gulf Electricity Market with Iraq

News Desk 2 09/10/2024 0

His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province, sponsored the signing ceremony for the contract to link the Gulf electricity market with the Republic of Iraq today (Wednesday 9 October) at the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) in Dammam. During his visit, His Royal […]

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Prince Saud bin Bandar to Patronize Signing of Contract to Link the Gulf Electricity Market with Iraq

News Desk 1 08/10/2024

His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province, will sponsor the signing ceremony for the contract to link the Gulf electricity market with the Republic of Iraq on Wednesday, October 9, at the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) in Dammam. The ceremony will be […]

Defence & Security

US and Iraqi officials meet to discuss security cooperation

News Desk 2 24/07/2024 0

Meeting held at the Pentagon US and Iraqi officials have met at the Pentagon to discuss when and how the mission of the global coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq would end and transition in an orderly manner to an enduring bilateral security partnership, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated […]

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Eastern Province Governor in Saudi Arabia Inaugurates Gulf Electricity Market Connection

News Desk 1 11/10/2023

His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, inaugurated the Gulf Electricity Market Project’s connection platform with the Republic of Iraq on Tuesday, October 10, at the GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) headquarters in Al Dammam city. In his address, His Royal Highness emphasized that the

Business

TOTALENERGIES’ $27BN BET ON IRAQ BOOSTS AILING OIL INDUSTRY

News Desk 2 13/07/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13 July, 2023:  TotalEnergies’ signing of a long-stalled $27 billion deal to develop several energy-related projects in Iraq is a significant vote of confidence in the country’s fraught oil and gas industry, according to analysts.  The agreement represents the biggest single foreign investment in Iraq in modern times and

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GCCIA Commences Implementation of Mega Interconnection Project

News Desk 2 12/06/2023

His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of the Eastern Province, inaugurated the commencement of the electrical interconnection project between the GCC Interconnection Authority and the Republic of Iraq. This momentous event witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries including His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches new direct flights

News Desk 2 22/02/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE: February 22, 2023: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, announced the launch of its two new routes from Abu Dhabi to Baghdad and Erbil in Iraq. The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to both Baghdad International Airport and Erbil International Airport with a frequency of […]

Business

Iraq Stock Exchange’s trading volume grew by 227% in January

Middle East News 247 16/02/2023

Baghdad, Iraq — In January 2023, Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange Index increased by 5.0% due to the increase in share prices of all companies in the index except Baghdad Soft Drinks (-6.7%), which has the largest weight in the index. Al-Mansour Pharmaceutical Industries had the highest increase among the index companies with +41.8%, followed […]

Entertainment Lifestyle

STARZPLAY expands to Iraq, announces a new partnership

News Desk 2 14/02/2023

Dubai, UAE, 14 February 2023: STARZPLAY, ranked consistently among the region’s top 3 subscription video on demand service, today announced its partnership with Iraq’s biggest OTT player Almanasa to provide STARZPLAY’s diverse breadth of entertainment and sports offering for subscribers in the market. As part of the three year agreement, STARZPLAY will provide its core

Business

Positive Outlook for 2023

Middle East News 247 16/01/2023

Baghdad, Iraq — For a country enshrined in political controversy and uncertainty, the economic outlook for the future of Iraq looks optimistic, according to Rabee Securities Founder and Chairperson Shwan Ibrahim Taha. He said: “Under the circumstances, the Iraq markets and economy have managed to stand firm, which is what is required in a such […]

Business

Choueiri Group’s Digi Net Arabia FZ-LLC(“DNA”) appointed Exclusive Media Representatives across the GCC and Levant for Alsumaria Group in Iraq.

Middle East News 247 16/01/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — DNA, which operates from within Choueiri Group – the leading media representatives in the Middle East, recently announced their latest appointment as the Exclusive Media Representatives for the Alsumaria TV Network in Iraq. The tie-up which officially became effective as of January 1, 2023, is envisioned to be operative for […]